McDougall, Walter Hugh, 1858-1938

President Roosevelt looks on as Rhode Island Senator Nelson W. Aldrich holds a “currency bill” baby with a “business interest” toy in its hand. Aldrich says, “Isn’t he cunning?”

comments and context

Comments and Context

“Isn’t he cunning?” In fact, President Roosevelt’s answer to this cartoon representation’s question might have been “breathtaking.” But since the Rhode Island Senator Nelson W. Aldrich, leader of the Senate and Republican reactionary, is the nanny, it would be assumed that Roosevelt would have a cautious reaction.

President Roosevelt points a revolver at a bear as his horse steps on several snakes. Roosevelt also holds a wolf by a chain as William Loeb reads a “wireless message from the Czar of Russia.” 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-04